Latest News
→
Student organised fashion show raises money for Cancer Research UK
Student organised fashion show raises money for Cancer Research UK.
Former student and author returns to Sixth Form after 25 years
Comic fantasy novelist Jonathan Eaves returned to the Sixth Form today to speak to students about his book Rude Awakenings.
Watch our Visual Arts & Media Promotional Film
This short film demonstrates the opportunities available for students studying Visual Arts and Media at Blackpool Sixth Form.
Students enjoy musical success
Students take a tongue-in-cheek trip back in time as they take to the stage with their performance of Oh What a Lovely War.
Students set for Jinx Fashion Show
Students have organised Jinx Fashion Show this Wednesday 3rd March at The Hilton Hotel in Blackpool.
Announcements
Pop Wannabe Live Final 2010 (Concert Hall)
11th March
Preparing for University Information Evenings for Upper Sixth Parents
17th March - 18th March
HE Information Evening for Lower Sixth Parents (NEW DATE)
25th March
EcoFest 2010 at The Blackpool Sixth Form College
What is EcoFest 2010?
A fantastic family event providing fun for the community as well as promoting “eco-friendly” ideas. The event will also celebrate the College’s two-year partnership with Gaziemir Kipa 10 Lisesi, a school in Izmir, Turkey. 27 students and staff from that school will participate in the event.
When & Where is it?
Saturday April 3rd 2010 from 12 – 4 p.m at The Blackpool Sixth Form College, Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR.
For directions to The Blackpool Sixth Form College click here
Some of the Activities on Offer:
- Eco Fashion Show
- “EcoAccessorise” – Eco Easter Bonnets!
- The “Eggs Factor” – celebrity egg decoration
- Circus Skills
- Owl and Bird of Prey Flying Display and Talk
- Face-painting
- Easter egg hunts
- Eco activities
- Art and craft activities (junk modelling, mask making)
- Advice and ideas on Cutting Your Carbon Footprint and Saving Money
- Music and Dance – live bands, a dance performance and a Turkish-inspired disco to finish
- And much more…
Exhibition / Shopping:
There will be stalls run by local businesses and environmental organisations and lots of goods for sale e.g. plants, eco / fairtrade products and toys. Food and drink stalls including Turkish foods to try.
Workshops
Workshops will be running for those of you who'd like to know more about the impact of Climate Change and what you can do about it. Oxfam will be holding an action workshop and we will also have a workshop on the relationship between food and climate change. Oxfam campaigns to raise awareness of the devastating effect climate change is having on the poorest people worldwide. Join this workshop to learn more about the facts of climate change and find out what you can do to campaign against it! There'll be interactive games and activities, information to take home, and a creative action to get involved with on the day.
Great Competitions for Children:
Eco-Accessorise! The Easter Bonnet Competition
Create a wonderful hat using only recycled materials. Send us a photo of you wearing it and tell us in less than 50 words what you re-used to make it. We are looking for the most original and eye-catching hats around. Click here for details
The “Eggs Factor”
Fed up with Simon Cowell and John and Egg-ward? Have some fun with our celebrity egg decorating competition. Click here for details
Colouring Competition
Simply draw and colour a picture into the egg-shaped template (download here or pick one up from your nursery or school). Your picture should be on an Easter theme. Click here for details
Entertainment:
Grumpy is a Play Resources Unit who we a proud to announce will be entertaining at EcoFest 2010
For details on Grumpy visit www.grumpy.org.uk
Owl and hawk flying displays
Pictured above: Checkers Eurasian Eagle Owl taken by Lance Cunningham. Photograph © Lance Cunningham
For details click here to visit the Turbary Woods Owl and Bird Sanctuary website
For more information on EcoFest 2010 click here to e-mail us or contact Jon McLeod on 01253 394911.
We are also looking for companies and organisations who are interested in having a stall at EcoFest. It’s a great opportunity to promote your products and services.
| Supported by the Hero Project |  |
.jpg)
.jpg)
.gif)
